Job summary
We are looking for an experienced RGN or RMN with Physical Health Care experience to join the Physical Health Care Team with in the Adult Forensic Service at GMMH. The successful applicant will provide high quality holistic primary care for patients in a mental health service.
The role includes delivering nursing care including specialist clinics, health education and carrying out interventions such as ECG, venepuncture, wound care and immunisations. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work within the NMC Code to agreed practice standards and protocols.
The post holder will be clinically based at the Edenfield Centre and will contribute towards the strategic development of physical health provision across the Network (via attendance at relevant meetings, practice and procedure development and contributing to specific projects and pieces of work.
Main duties of the job
1. To deliver a high standard of physical health care using specialist practice skills.
2. To work with clinical teams to address patients' physical health needs within a specialist mental health care setting.
3. To ensure the highest standards of care are provided for patients.
4. To provide clinical leadership and management within the physical health team.
5. To help develop the nursing services offered by the physical health team.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
6. Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
7. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
8. Excellent pension
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Salary sacrifice car scheme
11. Wellbeing programme
12. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Supporting information
Essential
13. Primary Care or Physical Health Nursing
Desirable
14. oWorking with individuals with mental illness
Supporting Information
Essential
15. Registered Nurse
Desirable
16. Non Medical Prescribing
Supporting Information
Essential
17. Clinical Leadership
Desirable
18. Line Manager/team leader